History of the Hells Angels
Being one of the largest and most infamous biker gangs in the world, the Hells Angels have surely earned their bad boy reputation. ... The actual history of this organization is clouded by myths and legends. One thing is agreed upon is that the name Hells Angels originated during World War II. ... The name was favored by many groups such as mercenaries, soldiers, warriors, troops, or any one else who risked their life for principle, freedom, belief, or individual rights (SFV Hells Angels). ... The official Hells Angels website reports that their beginnings stem from the bomber group the B-17s but many have voiced their complaints about comparing our nation’s heros to this group of outlaws ( www.hells-angels. ... hells-angels. ... The were called the Hells Angels because they “flew on silk wings into hell itself” (Jamison 2001). ... They began to meet to discuss war stories and common interests which usually led to wild drunken nights and hard riding (SFV Hells Angels). ... Barger is now considered by law enforcement agencies to be the leader of today’s international Hells Angels (Jamison 2001). For the Angels, the early 1960s was marked by tales of mayhem, violence, destruction, and accusations of rape. ... Rumor has it that, in order to pay the legal bills, the Hells Angels made a few drug trades selling methamphetamine, entering themselves into the world of big money narcotics (Jamison 2001).